South Africa wins the Women’s African Cup of Nations in Rabat as the women’s game grows.
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There was a significant shift towards African football as a business rather than football as development.
Hakim Ziyech celebrates after scoring for Morocco against Canada.
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This could just as well be the year that an African team is crowned champion.
Sadio Mané, Senegal’s star player, has suffered an injury just ahead of the tournament in Qatar.
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No African team has reached the semi-final stage. Out of Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, the most likely to do so is Senegal.
Sadio Mané (left) with Mohamed Salah in 2018 when both played for Liverpool.
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The Caf African Player of the Year is named on 21 July – but it’s only one of eight trophies being handed out.
Young players train with Cameroon star striker Vincent Aboubakar who plays for Saudi Professional League club Al Nassr.
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Aware of the high chance of failure, young African talents show remarkable creativity and resilience as they dream of being the next Sadio Mané.
Sadio Mané celebrates his Ascon-winning penalty for Senegal against Egypt.
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Thanks to the growing appeal of African football stars and a dream final, Afcon is establishing itself on the world sporting map.
Cameroon players celebrate after winning the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations 2021 on home ground.
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Hosting the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament is hugely important for Cameroon - politically, economically and on the pitch.
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring a goal during the Afcon qualifying match between Egypt and Tunisia, 16 November 2018.
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Here is a run-down on everything you need to know ahead of the championships.
Senegal’s World Cup coach Aliou Cissé.
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Although Senegal’s overall World Cup result was disappointing, the team showed that they have a great deal to build on for future campaigns.
Senegal’s starting 11 before a recent friendly against Luxembourg.
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When Senegal face Poland in their first World Cup match in Russia, the whole nation will be roaring them on to victory.